Microsurgery in periodontology
After periodontal treatment the tissue should look as natural as possible and be indistinguishable from the untreated neighbouring structures.
In the front of the mouth a single millimetre often decides whether a result looks natural. After periodontal treatment the tissue should look as it did before – an even gum margin and filled papillae between the teeth.
Smaller incisions, finer sutures
Microsurgery works under magnification, with particularly fine instruments and thin suture material. The incisions are smaller, the tissue is irritated less, the wound closes faster – and the scar stays inconspicuous.
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Frequently asked questions
The work is done under loupes or an operating microscope with finer instruments and thinner suture material. The incisions are smaller and the tissue is stretched less.
Smaller wounds and more precise wound edges favour healing; swelling and discomfort are usually less. A better result is therefore more likely, but not guaranteed – oral hygiene and giving up smoking weigh more heavily.